Start-Up Services

Incorporation and Entity Structuring

We assist startups in selecting the appropriate legal structure (e.g., private limited company, LLP) based on the business model and objectives. We guide through the incorporation process, preparing necessary documents, and ensuring compliance with legal formalities.

Compliance Advisory

We provide startups with ongoing compliance advice, helping them understand and adhere to various statutory and regulatory requirements, including those under the Companies Act, 2013, and other relevant laws.

Board and Shareholder Meetings

We help startups organize and conduct board meetings, general meetings, and shareholder meetings, ensuring proper documentation, minutes, and compliance with meeting-related regulations.

Secretarial Audits and Due Diligence

We conduct secretarial audits to assess a startup’s compliance with laws and regulations. We also assist in due diligence processes, ensuring that the startup’s records and documentation are in order.

Intellectual Property Protection

We offer guidance on protecting intellectual property rights, including trademark and copyright registration, and ensuring startups understand the legal implications of IP ownership.

Fundraising and Investment Compliance

We assist startups in compliance with regulatory requirements related to fundraising, whether through venture capital, angel investment, or crowdfunding. We help draft agreements, prepare disclosure documents, and ensure compliance with SEBI regulations.

Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs)

We help startups design and implement ESOPs, ensuring legal compliance, drafting documentation, and obtaining necessary approvals.

Contracts and Agreements

We provide legal and regulatory guidance when drafting and negotiating contracts, agreements, and partnerships, ensuring startups are protected in their business dealings.

Licenses and Permits

We assist startups in obtaining the necessary licenses, permits, and registrations required to operate in their specific industry or sector.

Tax and GST Compliance

We guide startups in understanding and meeting their tax obligations, including GST registration, filing returns, and compliance with income tax laws.

Corporate Governance and Policies

We help establish corporate governance frameworks and internal policies that promote transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct within the startup.

Exit Strategies and Dissolution

We advise startups on exit strategies, closure, and dissolution processes, ensuring compliance with winding-up procedures and regulatory requirements.